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Fabulous Physics

Fabulous Physics BookExcerpt:

Welcome to Fabulous Physics. Before we go any further, let's make sure that we have a basic idea of what the word Physics really means and what Physics really is. The word Physics comes from the Greek word physis, which means nature or natural things.

Physics is a subject which, basically, provides you with very useful information about the universe around you and the sort of "rules" that it follows. These rules, or ways in which the universe works, do not just affect things here on Earth, but just about anywhere you care to look – including the Moon, the planets and the stars!

So – you could say that physics is a very "far-reaching" subject. Whatever – it is certainly very useful to know something about it.



Contents:

Introduction
Section 1 – Physics – A Definition
Section 2 – How to Use the Glossary
Section 3 – How to Do the Review Exercises
Section 4 – Who this Book is for
Section 5 – Definitions of Some Key Words
Section 6 – Your Purpose for Studying Physics

Fabulous Physics Part 1 – Energy
Chapter 1 – What Energy Really is
Chapter 2 – Eight Types of Energy
Chapter 3 – Energy Transfers
Chapter 4 – Energy Resources
Chapter 5 – Generating Electricity
Chapter 6 – Measuring Energy
Review Exercise for Part 1

Fabulous Physics Part 2 – Light & Sound
Chapter 1 – Waves
Chapter 2 – Sound Waves
Chapter 3 – Hearing
Chapter 4 – Light Waves
Review Exercise for Part 2 		Fabulous Physics Part 3 – Electricity & Magnetism
Chapter 1 – Electricity & Magnetism – An Explanation
Chapter 2 – When Electrons Don't Flow
Chapter 3 – When Electrons Flow
Chapter 4 – Magnetism
Chapter 5 – Electromagnetism
Chapter 6 – Power, Fuses, Plugs and House Wiring
Review Exercise for Part 3

Fabulous Physics Part 4 – Forces & Motion
Chapter 1 – Force and Motion – What they are
Chapter 2 – Speed
Chapter 3 – Force and Movement
Chapter 4 – Air Resistance and Friction
Chapter 5 – Force and Rotation
Chapter 6 – Pressure
Review Exercise for Part 4

Fabulous Physics Part 5 – Earth & Space
Chapter 1 – An Introduction
Chapter 2 – Days, Nights and the Four Seasons
Chapter 3 – Satellites
Chapter 4 – The Solar System
Review Exercise for Part 5